{"id":388,"date":"2019-11-07T11:25:21","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T11:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banquet.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2021-05-01T01:18:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T01:18:03","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.artofperfectionevents.com\/ap-v2\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619753905974{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578494993850{padding-right: 17% !important;padding-bottom: 39px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243; column_responsive_padding_1024=&#8221;0px 15px&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1440=&#8221;0px 15px 33px 7%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1366=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1280=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" style=\"color: #5e5e5e\">Owner &amp; Lead Planner of Art of Perfection Events<\/p>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tMeet Maryla\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;4px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wagner College and is a Certified Wedding and Event Planner. She is fluent in Italian and comes from a restauranteur background that has helped her to perfect her craft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryla\u2019s sense of style and capability to work under pressure landed her a role in the fashion industry. While working for designer <\/span><b>Anne Bowen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and successful Bridal line Sarantina by <\/span><b>Sarah Jassir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Maryla has designed and executed various Couture fashion shows. Maryla has assisted on weddings with famous event designers <\/span><b>David Tutera<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Ed Libbey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Marcy Blum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Preston Bailey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her experience and love for her art makes her a true designer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryla\u2019s perfectionist attitude leaves no detail unseen. She is typically seen sporting a chic outfit with an espresso in hand while speaking a mix of Italian and English in her office. Maryla has <\/span><b>a hopeless romantic side<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which she incorporates into her event designs. Dubbed the Party Girl by her friends and family, Maryla will hop on the dance floor at any event.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Maryla always has a stock of emergency wedding supplies close by, including items the bride and her attendees wouldn\u2019t think to have on hand! While we hope you don\u2019t have emergencies on the big day, it is always better to be safe than sorry.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14872&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619753905974{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578494993850{padding-right: 17% !important;padding-bottom: 39px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243; column_responsive_padding_1024=&#8221;0px 15px&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1440=&#8221;0px 15px 33px 7%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1366=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1280=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15427&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243;]<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" style=\"color: #5e5e5e\">Owner &amp; Lead Planner of Art of Perfection Events<\/p>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tMeet Peppe\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;4px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giuseppe is the Wedding and Event Budget Specialist. He is <\/span><b>the entrepreneur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>the realist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>businessman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who takes Maryla\u2019s unique ideas and works them into their client\u2019s budget, rendering the client\u2019s dream a beautiful reality.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppe has a background in Sociology and learned his business tactics while working for the global sightseeing company \u201cCity Sight.\u201d Peppe\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cultural experiences<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have given him a vast wealth of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knowledge<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing him to bring a unique perspective to the bridal industry.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppe is <\/span><b>the hardworking problem solver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who is devoted to making each event flawless. He takes care of business so you don\u2019t have to. He holds a love for travel, soccer, and great food. Peppe can be seen wearing his Ray-Bans as he deals <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the logistics of Maryla\u2019s elaborate designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">He always keeps his tape measure handy as you never know where Maryla finds inspiration that she wants to recreate. It is especially useful when deciding exactly how her idea will fit in the venue chosen.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> As budget specialist Peppe works diligently with your ideal number and expectations to make you comfortable and at ease during the wedding design process.<\/span> <\/span><\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619753905974{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578494993850{padding-right: 17% !important;padding-bottom: 39px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243; column_responsive_padding_1024=&#8221;0px 15px&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1440=&#8221;0px 15px 33px 7%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1366=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1280=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tWhile Maryla discusses fashion with the brides, Peppe chats soccer with the grooms\u2026\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;4px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy and Event Planning has always been a key part of who Maryla and Giuseppe are. Maryla has the <\/span><b>talent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>devotion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>passion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> required to create a cutting-edge, impeccably designed Event Planning business; Peppe has <\/span><b>the drive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>the strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>the business acumen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Together, Maryla Colandrea and her husband Giuseppe Scotto are a powerhouse.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The two are childhood sweet-hearts who met and fell in love during Maryla\u2019s summers abroad in Naples, Italy. Giuseppe, known to many as Peppe, was born in Naples, where Maryla\u2019s family is from. The two were married in 2010 and went on to combine their love of Italy with their talents to create the company, which marries passionate travelers who appreciate the romance and authentic atmosphere Italy has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">In a sense, for the time they can be, they are married to their clients. Maryla\u2019s enthusiasm and passion for her \u201cART\u201d is truly one of a kind. Giuseppe\u2019s ability to understand others and communicate clearly makes him a very special part of their business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Destination Weddings and Occasions in Italy are their specialty and they will make sure that your event is everything you\u2019ve dreamed of and more.<\/b><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15429&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Meet the rest of the AP team&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:40px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619753905974{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578494993850{padding-right: 17% !important;padding-bottom: 39px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243; column_responsive_padding_1024=&#8221;0px 15px&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1440=&#8221;0px 15px 33px 7%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1366=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1280=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15943&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243;]<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" style=\"color: #5e5e5e\">Research &amp; Development Project Manager<\/p>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tAngela Scotto\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;4px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Angela has more than 17 years experience in international relations, she has worked on large cross-border cooperation projects for the development of tourism in Italy. Angela started working with Art of Perfection Events in 2012. She has since become the manager of our office in Italy, handling details such as legal paperwork, site visits, maintaining quality vendors &amp; new venues and keeping up with the Wedding Industry Trends abroad. From 2016, she collaborates with the first Italian digital magazine dedicated to wedding planning, HAPPY WEDDING MAGAZINE, as a Sales and Marketing Manager. On the day of your wedding or event Angela is your go to person. She is our \u201cLady in Waiting,\u201d her positive attitude and ways of solving any issue with great caution and nonchalance allows you to relax and enjoy, without the stress.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; row_content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619753905974{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1578494993850{padding-right: 17% !important;padding-bottom: 39px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12&#8243; column_responsive_padding_1024=&#8221;0px 15px&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1440=&#8221;0px 15px 33px 7%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1366=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221; column_responsive_padding_1280=&#8221;0px 18px 33px 3%&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<p class=\"qodef-m-subtitle\" style=\"color: #5e5e5e\">Architecture &amp; Design Concepts and Graphic Design<\/p>\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tSALVATORE VICIDOMINI AND ISABEL PUGLIESE\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;4px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Architecture and Design Concepts:<\/strong> Designing would not be possible without the help of our lead Architect Salvatore Vicidomini. Salvatore is a wiz at 3d renderings and sketching. His drawings bring Maryla\u2019s elaborate ideas to life and allow you to experience your event before the day of. Exact measurements, planning and developing a day of production plan allows Art of Perfection Events to take a white canvas and paint your special day on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Graphic Design:<\/strong> Isabel uses elegance and simplicity in all she designs. She is able to brand your event so that all guests will remember each moment in a special way. 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